Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Plymouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and Arribas (58 Notte St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Plymouth. From Grimsby, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 1255 km and will cost you around £60. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £65 for a journey of 1722 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Plymouth. From Grimsby, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 1255 km and will cost you around £60. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £65 for a journey of 1722 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,506 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (505 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£151+
China Fleet Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Devon & Cornwall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Plymouth

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.86 and £23.81. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.86 and £23.81. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.